First time greetings...

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Registered: 03-17-2006
First time greetings...
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Fri, 01-05-2007 - 1:13am

So when you meet someone for the first time, how do you all greet them? With a hand shake, a hug, or a simple hello? Also, do you let the guy call you after the first date is done?

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Fri, 01-05-2007 - 1:25am
Usually I say nice to meet you and shake their hand. If the date goes well I usually end it with a hug. And yes I let them call me after the 1st date if things go well. If I know right away I don't like them after date 1 I either tell them I don't think we are a match at the end of the night or tell them if/when they call me.
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Registered: 03-15-2004
Fri, 01-05-2007 - 4:17am
Depends on how much contact we haev had prior, & how easygoing they are. USUALLY its just

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Fri, 01-05-2007 - 11:50am
If I'm not that attracted to
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Registered: 10-17-2002
Fri, 01-05-2007 - 11:51am
Usually a handshake and a hello. I don't understand your second question. I have usually already talked to a guy on the phone prior to meeting so I guess "allowing" him to call me after the meet is not really an issue. Or am I missing something???

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 01-05-2007 - 12:15pm

I think she meant "let him call you" as opposed to you calling him first.

If that's the case, I agree.

And I either do a handshake or a hug when greeting someone I'm meeting for the first time--it kind of depends on the vibe and the situation.

Sheri

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Registered: 04-09-2008
Fri, 01-05-2007 - 12:30pm
ps. Yeah, I just let the guy call me. There've been a couple times I contacted him first, but I'd rather not, and looking back on those unique situations, I wished I didn't. For some reason it makes me feel like I'm puppy-dogging after a guy to call him first after a date. I like the feeling of him calling me, and it confirms his interest. Poor guys...they have to deal with rejection more directly than we do since lots of women don't call first.
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Registered: 10-17-2002
Fri, 01-05-2007 - 3:05pm
Gotcha! I'm a little slow today. If that's the case, then yes, I let him contact me first.

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Registered: 12-22-2005
Fri, 01-05-2007 - 8:50pm

I break all the rules. The first guy I have even WANTED to kiss (who I am now "dating"), I reached over and kissed mid-date--passionately. What can I say? I was feeling it. I also called HIM adter we spent a solid weekend together AND I set up the next date (tomorrow he
's driving out to see me). He called me to confirm today, so I am just going with it.

Go with your gut is what I say.

Gal Blondie

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Registered: 03-17-2006
Fri, 01-05-2007 - 11:52pm

Thanks for your replies. :) I tend to be a huggy greeter, but am very cautious about meeting people offline, so it's been nice to hear your opinions. Thank you!

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